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Guymon code hearing results in 30-day compliance agreement over overheight fence and concrete wall
Summary
At an Oct. 6 code-enforcement hearing in Guymon, a building inspector reported that a property’s concrete retaining wall and fence exceed the city's 7-foot height limit. The parties agreed to sign a 30-day compliance agreement while the owner's contractor pursues permits and modification plans.
Guymon code-enforcement officials and a property owner agreed Oct. 6 to sign a 30-day compliance agreement after a building inspector reported a fence and concrete retaining wall on the property exceed the city's 7-foot maximum height and were installed without required inspections.
The building inspector said the case was opened May 31, 2024, and "we have heard, basically nothing since then," adding that the concrete section and fence are taller than allowed and the concrete "was built ... without the proper inspections" and without correct buried footing or engineering. The inspector recommended removing or modifying portions of the fence and concrete so the structure meets the ordinance.
The hearing officer presiding over the case asked whether the owner or contractor would obtain the necessary permits. The owner's representative said a contractor would "come and pull a new permit" and meet with the building inspector to determine requirements. Following that exchange, attendees agreed to sign a 30-day agreement to allow time for permitting and arrangements, and the hearing was adjourned.
Why this matters: Guymon's ordinance sets a 7-foot maximum for combined concrete wall and fence height. Structures built higher than that without required inspections and engineered footings can present safety and code-compliance issues; the 30-day agreement provides a short timeline for the owner to pursue permits or modify the structure to meet code.
Details from the hearing: the building inspector said the case began on 05/31/2024 and that the concrete retaining wall and the fence together exceed the seven-foot maximum. The inspector recommended partial removal or modification rather than complete demolition where practical, to bring the wall and fence into compliance. The owner's representative indicated a contractor would seek a permit and coordinate with city staff.
No formal vote was recorded. Instead, staff and the owner's representative agreed to sign a 30-day compliance agreement and to continue working with the building inspector on permit and modification steps. The hearing officer then adjourned the hearing.
The record shows the primary next steps are: the contractor to apply for any required permits and to meet with the building inspector about engineered footing and inspection requirements; the city and owner to sign a 30-day compliance agreement; and staff to monitor progress during that period. The hearing did not include a timeline for a follow-up hearing if the owner does not comply, nor did it specify a permit number or contractor name in the record.
